Black-sand beach & dolphins · Buleleng

Lovina Beach

Pantai Lovina

North Bali's quiet black-sand coast about 10 km west of Singaraja, known for early-morning boat trips to watch dolphins.

Address: Kalibukbuk, Buleleng
Area: Buleleng, Buleleng (North)

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Lovina's centre is Kalibukbuk, with its dolphin landmark on the shore. Jukung outriggers take visitors out to see dolphins, often combined with fishing for grouper, tuna or mahi-mahi, and the Lovina Festival runs for three days each July or August. Nearby Anturan is a fishing village and Tigawasa a Bali Aga village known for bamboo crafts.

Dolphin-watching trips
Black volcanic sand
Dolphin landmark
Lovina Festival

families
early risers
slow travel
beach
dolphins
north-bali
snorkelling
quiet

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